Niantic Reportedly in Talks to Sell Gaming Division for $3.5 Billion

The Pokémon Go developer is negotiating a potential sale to Saudi-owned Scopely, though no agreement has been finalized.

Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, is reportedly discussing selling its gaming unit to Scopely for $3.5 billion, according to Bloomberg sources.
Scopely is owned by Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which has been expanding its investments in the gaming industry.
The sale would include Pokémon Go and other Niantic titles such as Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom, though Niantic has struggled to replicate Pokémon Go's success.
Niantic has faced financial challenges in recent years, including layoffs, canceled projects, and declining revenue from Pokémon Go, which dropped to $544 million in 2024.
The deal, if completed, could shift control of one of the most successful AR games to Scopely, raising concerns among players about potential changes to monetization and game management.